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I received an email Alert that my Apple ID was locked due to unusual sign in attempt. The link provided looks funny. The email also states! " within one week, if do not resolve, permanently locked".
I just signed into my account with no problems and have not used the link provided in the link.
How can I determine if this is phishing?
thank yoy
I received one of these emails yesterday, as soon in the pic attached. Based on responses in varies threads here, and as this email does not refer to me as expected, should I simply assume this is a hoax and not to click the link? I have also logged in with my Apple ID via the Apple website without issue.
It's phishing. Apple will never send you an email like this - if they do have to lock your Apple ID for security reasons they won't tell you, they'll just wait for you to find out and take action.
Without exception, all messages of any format telling your your Apple ID has been locked and needs 'verifying', or that a virus has been detected, are fakes, as are most messages claiming that someone else has purchased something on your account.
Real emails from Apple will always address you by name, not 'Dear Customer' or your email address, or similar; they will come from the apple.com domain (though this can be forged) and links will always go to an apple.com web page.
As a general rule, never click on any link an a message you weren't expecting. If you want to check the status of your Apple ID or iTunes/iCloud accounts go directly to the appropriate web page, not following any of these links.
You could if you wish report this message to Apple by sending it as an email attachment to reportphishing@apple.com
All the phishing folks need is your email address - known or guessed
With Apple having such a HUGE installed base, the odds of any email address being associated with an Apple ID are VERY good.
You can check this fella's database of known pilfered email addresses here - includes all publicly known ones
It is a scam.
Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you and the e-mail will be from @apple.com.
Thank you! I also called apple support and they basically said the same thing
It's getting so you have to be super vigilant, especially with Eqifax breach
Thanks for your advice. I’ve forwarded said email to the email you provided.
You are welcome.
Email alert that my Apple ID is automatically disable and to click on link, that does not have apple anywhere in address
